Job Description

Our client is searching for an Electrical Engineer to join their team in MpumalangaWork Description:Responsible for ensuring factory machines produce the required product quality and quantity per the company's Production and Strategic Plan, adhering to factory and environmental legislation.Key Responsibilities: * Project Management & Modifications:

• Oversee projects and modifications, ensuring compliance with OHASA, specifications, and deadlines.
• Engage in future planning, recommend new technology, and process enhancements, and evaluate equipment lifecycle.
• Plant Maintenance & Classification:

• Classify and maintain equipment, focus on critical assets, and manage stock levels for necessary spares.
• Develop and implement test procedures, conduct periodic efficiency checks, and optimize equipment performance.
• Operating & Maintenance Procedures:

• Create and standardize operating procedures to achieve optimal production and quality.
• Analyze and update engineering documentation, replacing outdated information to maintain accuracy.
• Root Cause Analysis & Energy Optimization:

• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment stoppages, focusing on energy efficiency and reducing pollution.
• Assist in mechanical maintenance as needed and work to minimize downtime.
• Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ):

• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations; report hazards promptly and ensure compliance.
• Support SHEQ initiatives, promoting a safe work culture and continuous quality improvements.
• Instrument & Standby Maintenance:

• Perform regular instrument maintenance, and downtime analysis, and ensure system reliability.
• Be available for 24/7 standby duty to address any plant maintenance emergencies.

Required Skills, Knowledge, & Competencies:

• Qualifications:

• B.Sc. Electrical Engineering,
• N6 & Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)
• T4 & Government Certificate of Competency. (GCC)
• Technical Knowledge:

• Proficient in PLCs, HV/LV equipment, process principles, and instrumentation.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical and project engineering, ideally in factory environments.
• Competencies:

• Physical: Good health and eyesight (not colour-blind).
• Cognitive: Strong problem-solving skills, systematic, structured, and quality-oriented, with strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Emotional: Mature individual with high EQ, persuasive communication skills, effective listening, and decisiveness.
• Additional Skills: Computer literate, strong knowledge of OHASA standards, and team-oriented.

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